Arne Slot Indignant and Bournemouth seven after a racist incident visiting Liverpool: “I would have responded”

Liverpool won the season opening 4-2, but afterwards it was mainly about Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo, who reported to the referee in the 29th minute after racist comments in his direction. The game lay still for some time and the police put a man from the stadium.

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“It is clear that we don’t want this,” said Liverpool coach Arne Slot. “This should never happen in football, let alone Anfield.” Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola was also disappointed. “The person in question has been identified. It is very unfortunate that things like this continue to happen. It is the first game of the season, a nice football match, and I have to talk about things like this.”

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Arbiter Anthony Taylor spoke with both coaches immediately after the incident and also called the suppliers – Virgil van Dijk and Adam Smith -. The game was resumed after a few minutes. The audience was addressed in the break.

Smith reacted furiously afterwards Sky Sports. “Totally unacceptable. I was shocked that this happened at this time. I wanted him to respond, because that is what I would have done. I would have gone there immediately, but it shows what type he is, does not respond at the moment itself and the two goals show what kind of person he is.”

Smith continues: “I told the referee that I wanted to have that man removed immediately, but proceedings had to be completed. The Liverpool players were very helpful towards Antoine and the rest of the team. It has been handled correctly. We talked to the Premier League about it, so they don’t know what to say anymore.”